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Andrew S. McClure journal , 1853-1942
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McClure, Andrew S., 1829-1898; McLean, Agnes
- Title
- Andrew S. McClure journal
- Dates
- 1853-1942 (inclusive)18531942
1853 (bulk)18531853 - Quantity
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0.1 linear feet, (2 folders)
- Collection Number
- A 074
- Summary
- Andrew S. McClure (1829-1898) traveled from Kansas to Oregon in 1853. The collection consists of two typed transcriptions of his journal, chronicling that journey.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public.
Collection must be used in Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Andrew S. McClure was born May 3, 1829 in Darwin, Indiana. He died March 21, 1898 in Eugene, Oregon.
In 1853, during his journey across the plains from Kansas to Oregon, McClure and a small group of companions left their wagon train in order to obtain assistance. This little party crossed the Cascade range in the neighborhood of the "Three Sisters" mountains, following the south bank of the McKenzie river and emerging at the "High Banks" of the river. During the journey, members of this advanced party lost their way, were forced to abandon their horses, and narrowly escaped death from starvation and privation.
The original wagon train eventually reached the Willamette Valley by way of the Oregon Central Military Wagon Road, arriving at their destination prior to McClure's advance party.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of two identical typewritten transcriptions of Andrew McClure's travel journal, along with a brief historical note of unknown authorship.
One of the copies includes a handwritten annotation relaying information given by one Agnes McClean in June of 1942 about McClure's deteriorated mental and physical condition in October of 1853, when the journal abruptly ends.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Andrew S. McClure Journal |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Overland journeys to the Pacific
- Pioneers--Oregon--Diaries
- Wagon trains--West (U.S.)
Geographical Names
- Oregon National Historic Trail--Description and travel
- Oregon Territory--Description and travel
- Oregon Territory--History
- West (U.S.)--Description and travel
- West (U.S.)--History--1848-1860
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
